Hewes

Pear

Hewes

Origin/History

Raised at Brandywine, Delaware, from seed of the White Doyenne. The variety much resembles White Doyenne though is smaller. In 1852, the fruit was in the possession of Aaron Hewes and was said at that time to have been in bearing for approximately 28 years.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Form and size: Medium, globular-obovate.

Skin: Yellow.

Flesh, flavor, and quality: Not described in source.

Core and seeds: Not described in source.

Season

September.

Uses

Not described in source.

References

Magazine of Horticulture 20:269 (1854)
American Pomological Society Report, p. 93 (1852)

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Hewes.

Mag. Hort. 20:269. 1854.

Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 93. 1852.

Raised at Brandywine, Del., from seed of the White Doyenne which it much resembles though smaller. In 1852 it was in possession of Aaron Hewes and was said then to have been in bearing about 28 years. Fruit medium, globular-obovate, yellow; Sept.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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